THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE FIRST GREAT AWAKENING RELIGIOUS REVIVAL AND AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
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The crown had to respect the law
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The crown should have no interference with the law
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No army may be kept in peace time without consent of Parliament
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The crown may not create new taxes without the approval of Parliament
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Detailed explanation-1: -It marked the start of a democratic rule by: It limited the powers of the Crown. No one can be convicted for any crime without any trial done by the jury and would be punished according to the law. It prohibited the king from levying taxes and capturing properties without the consent of the Parliament.
Detailed explanation-2: -Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Detailed explanation-3: -As well as setting limits on the powers of the monarch, it established the rights of Parliament, including regular parliaments, free elections, and freedom of speech.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Bill firmly established the principles of frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament – known today as Parliamentary Privilege.
Detailed explanation-5: -The First Amendment is widely considered to be the most important part of the Bill of Rights. It protects the fundamental rights of conscience-the freedom to believe and express different ideas-in a variety of ways.